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Strategic Analysis of the Japanese Powertrain Market
Rising Demand for CVT and Stringent Emission Norms to Drive the Market for Hybrids and Electric Vehicles
22-Jan-2015
Asia Pacific
Market Research
P825-01-00-00-00
AU01128-AP-MR_17310
This research service presents an overview of the powertrain market in Japan during 2014–2020. It provides an overview of the market, mega trends and industry convergence implications, drivers and restraints, forecasts and trends, and market share and competitive analysis. The research service also includes in-depth segment analysis for gasoline, diesel, and hybrid and EV powertrain types. It also gives a detailed profile of the top five OEMs in Japan, conclusions, and a future outlook.
Key Findings
Executive Summary—Market Engineering Measurements
Executive Summary—Top Level Strategic Fact Sheet/Market Snapshot
Executive Summary—Top Level Strategic Fact Sheet/Market Snapshot (continued)
Executive Summary—Unit Production Forecast by OEM
Executive Summary—Unit Production Forecast by Vehicle Segment
Executive Summary—Transmission Unit Production by OEM
Competitive Positioning of Key Industry Participants
Executive Summary—OEM Adoption of gasoline technologies
Executive Summary—Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
Research Scope
Research Aims and Objectives
Key Questions This Study Will Answer
Research Background
Research Methodology
Product/Technology Segmentation
Product/Technology Definitions
Vehicle Segmentation
Key Facts about the Japanese Powertrain Market
Key Facts about the Japanese Powertrain Market (continued)
Legislation and Macro Trends
Impact of Top Mega Trends on the Japanese Powertrain Market
Market Drivers
Drivers Explained
Market Restraints
Restraints Explained
Market Engineering Measurements
Unit Production Forecast by Powertrain Mix
Unit Production Forecast by OEM
Unit Production Forecast by Vehicle Segments
Unit Production Forecast Discussion
Unit Sales Forecast by Powertrain Mix
Unit Sales Forecast by OEM
Roadmap of Key Powertrain Technologies
Competitive Environment
OEM Market Share—Vehicle Production
OEM Market Share—Vehicle Sales
OEM Comparative Analysis
OEM Powertrain Packages—Compliance for Passenger Vehicles
OEM Powertrain Packages—Compliance for Passenger Vehicles
Gasoline Powertrain Segment—Unit Production Forecast by Vehicle Segment
Gasoline Powertrain Segment —Unit Production Forecast by System
Gasoline Powertrain Segment Competitive Analysis—OEM Market Share
Gasoline Powertrain Segment—Discussion
Forecast Scenario Assumptions to 2020
Diesel Powertrain Segment—Unit Sales Forecast Scenario Analysis
Diesel Powertrain Segment—Unit Production Forecast by Vehicle Segment
Diesel Powertrain Segment—Comparison of Unit Production Forecast with Diesel Share by OEM
Diesel Powertrain Segment Competitive Analysis—OEM Production Market Share
Diesel Powertrain Segment—Discussion
Hybrid and EV Segment—Powertrain Technologies Introduction
Hybrids and EV Segment—Unit Production Forecast Scenario Analysis
Forecast Scenario Assumptions to 2020
Hybrids Segment—Unit Production and Sales Forecast
EV Segment—Unit Production and Sales Forecast
Hybrids Segment Competitive Analysis—OEM Market Share
Hybrids and EV Segment—Discussion
Japanese Powertrain Market—OEM Snapshot (TOP 5 OEM)
Toyota Group—Powertrain Strategy and Japan Outlook
Toyota Group—Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
Renault-Nissan—Powertrain Strategy and Japan Outlook
Renault-Nissan—Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
Honda Group—Powertrain Strategy and Japan Outlook
Honda Group—Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
Suzuki Group—Powertrain Strategy and Japan Outlook
Suzuki Group—Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
Mazda Motors—Powertrain Strategy and Japan Outlook
Mazda Motors—Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
The Last Word—Three Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Table of Abbreviations
Learn More—Next Steps
Market Engineering Methodology
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